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Ferntree Gully

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Ferntree Gully in 2021 than any other occupation.

Ferntree Gully's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Ferntree Gully's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Ferntree Gully - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers1,01714.315.989212.915.2+125
Professionals1,28618.020.81,12116.218.6+165
Technicians and Trades Workers1,93327.123.51,96228.424.9-29
Community and Personal Service Workers3785.35.13404.95.1+38
Clerical and Administrative Workers4706.67.34586.67.3+12
Sales Workers4626.57.25217.58.4-59
Machinery Operators And Drivers71210.08.671010.38.7+2
Labourers74910.59.776211.09.9-13
Not stated or inadequately described1311.82.01472.11.7-16
Total employed persons aged 15+7,132100.0100.06,913100.0100.0+219
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Ferntree Gully in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,933 males or 27.1%)
  • Professionals (1,286 males or 18.0%)
  • Managers (1,017 males or 14.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,236 males in total or 59.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.8% in Professionals; and 15.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Ferntree Gully and the City of Knox were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (27.1% compared to 23.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.0% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.0% compared to 20.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.3% compared to 15.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Ferntree Gully increased by 219 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Ferntree Gully were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+165 males)
  • Managers (+125 males)
  • Sales Workers (-59 males)

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